Families, all ages. Allow 15-20 minutes. Drop-in and self-directed.
Search the Central Children's Department for scavenger hunt clues and win a sticker!
Families, all ages. Allow 15-20 minutes. Drop-in and self-directed.
Search the Central Children's Department for scavenger hunt clues and win a sticker!
Find 10 QR codes hidden throughout the Elkridge branch! Each code leads to a series of 3 – 5 puzzle journeys celebrating LGBTQ+ history. Every code group completed qualifies for a Summer Reading Monthly Raffle Ticket.
Walking is a great way to get some activity into your routine. Lets get up and walk together. Come and walk around East Columbia Library. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle.
This is a class for adult English language learners. Practice conversational skills and discuss topics ranging from small talk and common interests to life, work and current events. If you're new to this class, you'll receive an email invit
This is an in-person class designed for adult English language learners. Students read one short story each week and discuss it in class.
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min. Ticket Required.
Join the fun as we create, discover, and explore the world around us! Together we will complete Summer Reading activities.
Ticket required.
Ages 2-5 with adult. 30 minutes. Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
Tales, tunes, and tons of fun!
Ages newborns-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.
Newborns and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical activities, and playtime.
Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
Ages 0-5 with adult. 30 minutes. Ticket required.
Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. Seguido de un tiempo de juego.
Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class.
Ages newborns-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.
Newborns and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical activities, and playtime.
Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
Ages 2-5 with adult. 30 minutes. Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
Tales, tunes, and tons of fun!
Ages 6-10; 45 min. Ticket Required.
Join the fun as we create, discover, and explore the world around us! Together we will complete Summer Reading activities.
Ticket required.
Tickets available 15 minutes before class.
Ages 2-5 with adult; all 30 minutes. Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class begins.
Explore and engage in various STEM concepts through self-guided stations and sensory play.
Ages 8-11. Allow 15 minutes. Drop in.
Pop-in and make a rainbow craft!
Ages 11+, 15 min.
From Pre-Algebra to Calculus, explore student-created tutorials to learn middle and high school math concepts at your own pace.
Grades 6-12. Registration required.
The Howard County Health Department will offer COVID-19 Boosters (Bivalent) for adults 12+ and children 5-11 free of charge with no insurance information required.
Grades Kindergarten-3rd; 15-30 min.
Ages 8-12; 30 min. Ticket required.
Únase a un tiempo de diversión jugando Scrabble y juegos de Lapiz y Papel en Español.
Learn the basics of composting. Composting reduces pressure on our landfills and recycles organic waste material into helpful soil supplements for gardens, container plants, and lawns.
Ages newborns-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.
Newborns and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical activities, and playtime.
Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
This is an in-person class for English language learners. It focuses on essential English grammar and on the basics of writing for work and personal communication. The class meets every Monday night at the Central Branch.
Join us for a of discussion fiction or non-fiction titles that embrace universal themes.
To be or ‘knot’ to be? From Queen Mary teaching macramé to her ladies in waiting in Victorian England to the macramé trends of present day, knotting, or macramé, is a fiber art that has maintained its popularity throughout the ages.
Find the answers to gardening questions by talking with a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener. Drop in; no registration required.
These classes are for adult English language learners from low beginning, high beginning and low intermediate levels. The classes meet twice a week on Mon.
This class is designed for English language learners. Improve your spoken English as we focus on listening and speaking skills with an emphasis on everyday pronunciation, intonation, and stress, as well as unique American rhythms.